How Unusual is the European Heatwave and How Dangerous is it?

Peter Thorne, Director of ICARUS Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University spoke to CGTN Europe. He talked about the heatwave in Europe is becoming more common and can have serious impacts, particularly on medically vulnerable individuals. Europe is the fastest warming continent, partly due to the warming of the Arctic and the decrease in atmospheric pollution. The lack of cool nights makes the heatwave more dangerous, as the human body needs time to recover at night.